WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump. Andrew Paul Johnson, 45, is among several Jan. 6 defendants who have been charged with new crimes since … Read more
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India]March 5 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the untimely demise of renowned Tharu folk singer Rinku Rana, who passed away in a road accident. In his condolence message, CM Dhami said, “Her contribution to the preservation of folk culture and folk music will always be … Read more
Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India] March 5 (ANI): Indian players Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina produced commanding performances to move into the quarterfinals of the women’s singles at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi at the Chandrashekhar Patil Stadium on Thursday. Third seed Vaishnavi Adkar cruised past Anna Siedysheva with a dominant 6-2, 6-0 win. The match began with … Read more
NNP Berlin [Germany]March 5: At this year’s ITB Berlin, the world-renowned travel trade exhibition held in Berlin, a high-level delegation from KINEXIN Convention Management, the operator of Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre, IICC), has launched an intensive five-day global marketing campaign to position India as a leading destination for international exhibitions and conventions. … Read more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Various countries, including the United States, have approached Ukraine for help in defending against the Iranian drones, Zelenskyy said late Wednesday. He said he has spoken … Read more
Beijing [China]March 5 (ANI): China on Thursday lowered its GDP economic growth targets to around 4 per cent to 5 per cent and unveiled an increase in military spending by 7 per cent this year, bringing the total spending on defence to around USD 275 billion, Chinese state media reported on Thursday. China’s defence budget … Read more
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The University of Chicago has honoured Professor Krishnamurthy V. Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. He is the first Indian economist to receive the 85-year-old distinction, recognised for his "landmark" policy work and leadership in India during the COVID-19 crisis and global economic uncertainty.
Washington DC [US]March 5 (ANI): A new poll by Fox News shows that a majority of US voters disapprove of the job performance of US President Donald Trump, with economic concerns and the rising cost of living driving dissatisfaction with the administration and Washington more broadly. According to the latest survey, 57 per cent of … Read more
Islamabad [Pakistan]March 5 (ANI): Army Chief Asim Munir has said that lasting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan was contingent upon the Taliban regime renouncing support for terrorism and terrorist organisations. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Wednesday, Munir made the remarks during his visit to Wana in South Waziristan, … Read more
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. “Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful,” the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. “I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for … Read more